"Home (Game of Thrones) ""Home"" is the second episode of the sixth season of HBO's fantasy television series ""Game of Thrones"", and the 52nd overall. The episode was written by Dave Hill and directed by Jeremy Podeswa. The Wildlings arrive at Castle Black and force Alliser Thorne and his allies to surrender, allowing Melisandre to resurrect Jon Snow. Ramsay Bolton seizes Winterfell and the North for himself; Tyrion Lannister unchains the dragons being held in the catacombs of Meereen; Arya Stark proceeds to the next step in her training; and Bran Stark sees the past. ""Home"" received high praise from"
"Catelyn Stark Catelyn Stark (née Tully) is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". She is a prominent point of view character in the novels. Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Catelyn is the lady of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional kingdom of Westeros. She was born into House Tully of Riverrun. Catelyn is portrayed by Northern Irish actress Michelle Fairley on the HBO series ""Game of Thrones"". American actress Jennifer Ehle"
"House Mormont House Mormont in the world of the book series ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" and the TV series ""A Game of Thrones"", is one of the less prominent Houses in the Seven Kingdoms. Seated at Bear Island, a small, removed island situated north-west of Winterfell, the ancestral home of House Stark. House Mormont were given Bear Island as a gift by one-time proclaimed King of the North, Rodrik Stark, for their long-lasting loyalty to House Stark. The gifting of Bear Island to House Mormont further cemented the relationship between the two houses, and ever since, House Mormont"
"born of a noble parent in the North are given the surname Snow. Winterfell is the ancestral castle of House Stark and was built over a natural hot spring. Scalding water runs through the castle walls and warms its halls and rooms. There are several open pools where heated water collects within the godswood. The hot spring also prevents the ground from freezing. The castle has deep catacombs where bodies of the Starks are entombed behind statues in their likeness with a direwolf at their feet and their swords left in their hands. The tombs have been used since the"
"Tyrion. Catelyn Stark Catelyn Stark (née Tully) is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". She is a prominent point of view character in the novels. Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Catelyn is the lady of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional kingdom of Westeros. She was born into House Tully of Riverrun. Catelyn is portrayed by Northern Irish actress Michelle Fairley on the HBO series ""Game of Thrones"". American actress Jennifer"
"Bran Stark Brandon Stark, typically called Bran, is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of epic fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Bran is the second son and fourth child of Eddard Stark, the honorable lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional kingdom of Westeros. He subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998) and ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000). Bran was one of a few prominent characters that were not"
"of her father’s House Tully. She is proud, strong, kind, and generous, has a strong grasp of politics, and is often governed by the desire to protect her children. Catelyn is usually in accord with her husband Eddard Stark, but resents his admission of his illegitimate son Jon Snow into their household. After the royal party arrives at Winterfell, Catelyn receives a letter from her sister Lysa Arryn stating that the Lannisters had killed her husband Jon Arryn, the king's 'Hand' (second-in-command). King Robert Baratheon persuades Eddard to take his place. When her son Bran is injured and goes into"
"end to his exile from the Seven Kingdoms. Jorah remained loyal to Daenerys and later became an advisor and the first of her Queensguard. The Northern Army continues to win victories against those loyal to King Joffrey, however Lady Maege no longer appears in King Robb's war council. House Frey takes revenge against King Robb for refusing to marry his daughter. House Frey, in collusion with his bannermen in House Bolton and his enemies in House Lannister, orchestrates a massacre behind the facade of a wedding at The Twins. With the death of King Robb, King Joffrey awards Winterfell to"
"Ned Stark Eddard ""Ned"" Stark is a fictional character in the 1996 fantasy novel ""A Game of Thrones"" by George R. R. Martin, and ""Game of Thrones"", HBO's adaptation of Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series. In the storyline, Ned is the lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional continent of Westeros. Though the character is established as the main character in the novel and the first season of the TV adaptation, Martin's plot twist at the end involving Ned shocked both readers of the book and viewers of the TV series. Ned"
"by sending Robb's soldiers into a trap set by the Lannisters, while holding his own forces in reserve, and arranging that all but his own forces would be slaughtered in rearguard. The combined effect was to kill off the forces of other Northern houses loyal to Robb while leaving the Bolton army unscathed. Tywin Lannister (the King's Hand and grandfather) rewards Roose by naming House Bolton the Great House of the North, in place of House Stark. The crown also legitimizes Roose's bastard son Ramsay Snow as a Bolton and the new Lord of Winterfell. Arya and the Hound arrive"
"about the character's parentage has also been a popular topic of discussion among fans of both the books and the TV series. Jon is introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"" as the illegitimate son of Ned Stark, the honorable lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional continent of Westeros. Knowing his prospects are limited by his status, Jon joins the Night's Watch, who guard the far northern borders from the wildlings who live beyond The Wall. As the rest of the Starks face grave adversity, Jon finds himself honor bound to remain with the"
"Game of Thrones"", Eddard ""Ned"" Stark is the second son of Rickard Stark, the Lord of Winterfell. Years before the events of the novel, the quiet and shy young Ned is fostered in the Vale by Jon Arryn. During this time Ned becomes close friends with Robert Baratheon, heir to the Stormlands and another ward of Arryn's. Robert is eventually betrothed to Ned's sister Lyanna, but before he can marry her, Crown Prince Rhaegar Targaryen (who is already married and has two young children) absconds with Lyanna. Ned's father and older brother Brandon go to King Aerys II Targaryen and"
"stand by the target. Rickon Stark Rickon Stark is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Rickon is the youngest child of Eddard Stark, the honorable lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional kingdom of Westeros. He subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998). The ""Publishers Weekly"" review of ""A Game of Thrones"" noted, ""It is fascinating to watch Martin's characters mature and grow,"
"novels and is mostly a background character.. His actions are witnessed and interpreted through the eyes of his older brother Bran. In ""A Game of Thrones"" (1996), Ned Stark departs Winterfell with his daughters to serve King Robert Baratheon in King's Landing, while his wife Catelyn remains behind with their sons, grief-stricken over their comatose son Bran. An overwhelmed young Rickon can only follow around his oldest brother Robb, crying. Upset when Robb prepares to leave himself, Rickon hides in the crypts of Winterfell. Shortly after Ned's death in King's Landing, both Bran and Rickon share a vision of their"
"Rickon Stark Rickon Stark is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Rickon is the youngest child of Eddard Stark, the honorable lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional kingdom of Westeros. He subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998). The ""Publishers Weekly"" review of ""A Game of Thrones"" noted, ""It is fascinating to watch Martin's characters mature and grow, particularly Stark's children, who"
"and his failed rebellion against the Iron Throne, he and his mother are later avenged in Season 6 and the first episode of Season 7, when his cousin (believed to be half-brother) Jon Snow and sister Sansa Stark successfully overthrow House Bolton and retake Winterfell. Jon is crowned the King in the North by the remaining Northern lords, wildlings, and Knights of the Vale, restoring Stark rule in the North in the process. Meanwhile, his youngest sister Arya Stark returns to Westeros, murders Walder Frey, and later uses his face to disguise herself as Frey to poison all of his"
"old at the beginning of ""A Game of Thrones"" (1996). He is the eldest son of Eddard ""Ned"" Stark and his wife Catelyn, and has five siblings: Sansa, Arya, Bran, Rickon, and the illegitimate half-brother Jon Snow. Robb is constantly accompanied by his direwolf, Grey Wind. Robb is the eldest legitimate son of Lord Eddard Stark, and heir to Winterfell. When Lord Eddard relocates to King's Landing to become the King's Hand, Robb remains at Winterfell to rule in his father's stead. When Eddard is beheaded by Ser Ilyn Payne, Robb is declared King in the North by his bannermen"
"score of 7.25 out of 10. The website's critical consensus reads, ""Though it's mostly concerned with moving its pieces into position before the finale, 'The Prince of Winterfell' is a pleasantly subdued episode that makes the most of its character moments."" The A.V. Club gave it a B+. IGN gave it a rating of 8 out of 10. This episode won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Series. The Prince of Winterfell ""The Prince of Winterfell"" is the eighth episode of the second season of HBO's medieval fantasy television series ""Game of Thrones"". The episode is written"
"Winterfell, until leaving with her father and sister at the beginning of the series. She was raised with a younger sister Arya Stark, two younger brothers Rickon Stark and Bran Stark, as well as an older brother Robb Stark, and an older illegitimate half-brother, Jon Snow . Raised as a lady, Sansa is traditionally feminine. Sansa's interests are music, poetry, and singing. She strives to become like the heroines of romantic tales by attempting to find a prince, knight, or gentleman to fall in love with. For a companion animal, she owned a direwolf named Lady. However, Lady was killed"
"Award for Best Actor. Ned Stark Eddard ""Ned"" Stark is a fictional character in the 1996 fantasy novel ""A Game of Thrones"" by George R. R. Martin, and ""Game of Thrones"", HBO's adaptation of Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series. In the storyline, Ned is the lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional continent of Westeros. Though the character is established as the main character in the novel and the first season of the TV adaptation, Martin's plot twist at the end involving Ned shocked both readers of the book and viewers of"
"Arryn, The Hand of The King, is tended to by the Silent Sisters. They discuss whether he revealed any dangerous information regarding the two of them to anyone before his death. Jaime assures his sister that if Arryn had spoken to anyone, they would already have been executed. The Starks of Winterfell are introduced, including Lord Eddard ""Ned"" Stark, his wife, Lady Catelyn ""Cat"" Stark and his five children: heir Robb, elder daughter Sansa, younger daughter Arya, ten-year-old son Bran and youngest son, Rickon. Also introduced are Ned's illegitimate son Jon Snow and ward Theon Greyjoy. Ned is informed that"
"also nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television in 2012, 2016 and 2017. In ""A Game of Thrones"", Jon Snow is introduced as the 14-year-old illegitimate son of Eddard ""Ned"" Stark, Lord of Winterfell, and half-brother to Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran and Rickon. Jon is described as having strong Stark features with a lean build, long face, dark brown hair and grey eyes. Jon has the surname ""Snow"" (customarily used for illegitimate children in the North) and is resented by Ned's wife Catelyn, who views him as a constant reminder of Ned's infidelity. Jon is the"
"are as many pups as the Stark children, they take the pups in as companions. Back at Winterfell, a letter arrives announcing the death of Lord Arryn, Eddard's old friend and Catelyn's brother-in-law. An additional message reports that the king himself is coming to Winterfell. Winterfell receives the royal court, including King Robert Baratheon; his wife Queen Cersei; their three children: the heir Prince Joffrey, Princess Myrcella and the youngest Prince Tommen; as well as Cersei's twin brother, Jaime Lannister, a member of the Kingsguard; and their younger brother, Tyrion Lannister, a dwarf known as ""The Imp"". As Robert pays"
"the third book of George R. R. Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series. Material based on the Red Wedding was included in the episode ""The Rains of Castamere"" of the HBO drama ""Game of Thrones"" which aired on 2 June 2013 in the United States. Clan Douglas The Douglases are an ancient clan or noble house from the Scottish Lowlands. Taking their name from Douglas in Lanarkshire, their leaders gained vast territories throughout the Borders, Angus, Lothian, Moray, and also in France and Sweden. The family is one of the most ennobled in the United Kingdom and has"
"secret, but Sam does not realize the significance of this information. Later, because Sam is tired of not being taken seriously, she and her baby leave Oldtown with Sam. When they arrive at Winterfell in the season finale, Sam reveals the information to Bran Stark, allowing the latter to piece together the truth that Jon Snow (the son of Rhaegar and Lyanna) is not a bastard, but a legitimate heir to the Iron Throne. Gilly is played by the British actress Hannah Murray in the television adaption of the series of books. In an interview, Murray spoke about Gilly's relationship"
"the King's Hand. Ned is reluctant, but agrees to go when he learns that Arryn's widow Lysa believes Queen Cersei Lannister and her family poisoned Arryn. Shortly thereafter, Ned's son Bran inadvertently discovers Cersei having sex with her twin brother Jaime Lannister, who throws Bran from the tower to conceal their affair. Ned and his daughters Sansa and Arya depart for the royal capital of King's Landing, while his wife Catelyn, a comatose Bran, and their other sons Robb and Rickon remain at Winterfell. During the journey south, a physical altercation between Arya and Robert's son, Prince Joffrey, to whom"
"Robb Stark Robb Stark is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Robb is the eldest child and son of Eddard Stark, the honorable lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional continent Westeros. He subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998) and ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000). Robb is portrayed by Scottish actor Richard Madden in the HBO television adaptation. Robb is fourteen years"
"Samwell Tarly Samwell Tarly, or simply Sam, is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Samwell is the eldest son of Lord Randyll Tarly of Horn Hill and his wife Lady Melessa Florent. He subsequently appeared in 1998;s ""A Clash of Kings"" before becoming a point-of-view character in 2000's ""A Storm of Swords"" and 2005's ""A Feast for Crows"". Samwell is portrayed by English actor John Bradley in the HBO television"
"The 6th Earl of Huntly, in 1592. In Sir Walter Scott's first novel, ""Waverley"" (1814), the protagonist Edward Waverley is brought to Doune Castle by the Jacobites. Scott's romantic novel describes the ""gloomy yet picturesque structure"", with its ""half-ruined turrets"". The castle was used as a location in MGM's 1952 historical film ""Ivanhoe"" which featured Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor. The BBC adaptation of ""Ivanhoe"" in 1996 also featured Doune as a location. The castle was used as the set for Winterfell in the TV series ""Game of Thrones"" (2011–present), an adaptation of the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"""
"been sent by Theon's sister Yara Greyjoy, promises to aid him once the soldiers are sleeping. King-in-the-North Robb Stark receives two letters, one informing him of the death of his grandfather, Lord Hoster Tully, and the other bearing the news that his home, Winterfell, has been put to the torch by the Iron Islanders. Furthermore, Bran and Rickon were not found among the ruins of Winterfell. He informs his mother, Lady Catelyn, of this news, and they depart for Riverrun, her childhood home, for her father's funeral. While on the road, Lord Rickard Karstark voices his displeasure with the funeral"
"steel dagger. Later, Sansa and Arya compliment each other's strength but affirm they are strongest together. Sam arrives at Winterfell with his family. Bran tells him that Jon's real parents were Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark. Sam reveals information from the High Septon's journal: in secret, Rhaegar's marriage to Elia Martell was annulled and he married Lyanna. Bran views the wedding and Jon's birth, learning the name Lyanna gave him: Aegon Targaryen. Bran determines that, as Rhaegar's legitimate son, Jon is the rightful heir to the Iron Throne. Tyrion witnesses Jon Snow entering Daenerys's cabin. Jon and Daenerys give in"
"Robb's castle Winterfell). The three conspire to have Robb and his army slaughtered while camped at The Twins for Edmure Tully's wedding, and the War of Five Kings results in victory for House Lannister. However, Joffrey is poisoned soon after during his own wedding and Tyrion is accused of the murder, ultimately being found guilty and sentenced to death. Jaime and Varys release Tyrion from his cell, Jaime confessing that he felt compelled to do so for lying about Tysha, Tyrion's first wife who was smeared by Tywin to be a prostitute and gang-raped by Tywin's guards. Enraged, Tyrion enters"
"filmed in Iceland and Northern Ireland. The series was renewed for a seventh season, which premiered on 16 July 2017, and will conclude with its eighth season in April 2019. ""Game of Thrones"" takes place on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos and chronicles the power struggles among noble families as they fight for control of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms. Jon Snow is introduced as the illegitimate son of Ned Stark, the honorable lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional continent of Westeros. Harington has received praise for his performance. In"